For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,483 students in Caro, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Caro, MI are Caro Alternative High School, Caro High School and Highland Pines School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caro, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Caro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Caro, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caro Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 N State St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Caro High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3165
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1381 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5200
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 94 students
Rank: #44.
Schall Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 E Frank St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3168
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3168
Grades: 3-5
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Caro Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
299 N Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3167
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3167
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caro Center
Special Education School
2000 Chambers Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3191
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3191
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
303 N Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3169
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3169
Grades: PK-2
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Center
Special Education School
1383 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 672-6952
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 672-6952
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscola Technology Center
Vocational School
1401 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5300
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Caro, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridges Assessment Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2515 East Akron Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-2144
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-2144
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1385 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-2144
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-2144
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Caro, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Caro, MI include Caro Alternative High School, Caro High School and Highland Pines School.
How many public schools are located in Caro?
9 public schools are located in Caro.
What is the racial composition of students in Caro?
Caro public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Caro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Caro include: Caro Middle School vs. Caro High School
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